May weather forecast
Syria

May in Syria signals the end of spring and the beginning of the long, hot summer season. Across the country, temperatures continue to rise, and precipitation becomes increasingly infrequent.

In coastal cities such as Latakia and Tartus, May brings warm and mostly dry conditions. The Mediterranean Sea moderates the climate, and temperatures typically range from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F) during the day. Rainfall is sparse, marking the shift towards the dry summer months.

Moving inland, regions including Damascus witness a considerable increase in temperatures. Daytime temperatures generally fluctuate between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures remain cooler, averaging between 10°C (50°F) and 15°C (59°F). Rainfall is minimal, and the climate is generally dry.

Northeastern regions of Syria, including Al Hasakah, also experience a significant increase in temperatures. Averages fall between 20°C (68°F) and 30°C (86°F), marking a distinct transition from the cooler spring months. The weather is typically dry, with virtually no rainfall during May.

Compared to April, May is hotter and drier across the country. As Syria moves into June, the heat continues to intensify, and the dry conditions persist, marking the full onset of the summer season. The rising temperatures and decreasing precipitation make May the beginning of the more challenging period of the year to visit Syria, especially the inland and northeastern regions.

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• Damascus - May »
  On the first day of May sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 19:17. In Damascus, snow does not fall in March through November.
• Aleppo - May »
  On the first day of May in Aleppo, Syria, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 19:19. In Aleppo, Syria, in May, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.
• Latakia - May »
  In Latakia, Syria, in May, the average water temperature is 21°C (69.8°F). In Latakia, in May, the average water temperature is 21°C (69.8°F).
• Hama - May »
  The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).
• Daraa - May »
  May embodies the slow transition from spring to summer in Daraa as the month brings an escalation of warm conditions and the ceasing of rainfall. On the first day of May in Daraa sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 19:17.
• Qamishli - May »
  On the first day of May in Qamishli, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 19:04. With the onset of May, Qamishli experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from an agreeable 22.1°C (71.8°F) in April to a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F).
• Idlib - May »
  In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 19:20. On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 19:20.
• Afrin - May »
  On the first day of May in Afrin, Syria, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 19:20. In May, Afrin's conditions display the clear onset of summer with warmer days and considerably reduced rain.
• Manbij - May »
  In Manbij, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46 days and collects up to 322mm (12.68") of precipitation. On the first day of May in Manbij, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 19:16.
• Al-Malikiyah - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Al-Malikiyah, sunrise is at 04:52 and sunset at 19:25 +03. In Al-Malikiyah, in May, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation.